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THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

The Wasting Time Podcast
Pop Punk
State Champs
Warped Tour
Music Industry
Slam Dunk Festival
Festivals
Less Than Jake
Gym Class Heroes
Four Chord Festival
Blink-182
Neck Deep
New Found Glory
Grayscale
Fall Out Boy
When We Were Young Festival
Pittsburgh
Peter Munters
Live Music
Four Chord Music Festival
Yeovil

UK-BASED POP PUNK AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PODCAST

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes166Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

This week, The Wasting Time Podcast is joined by Kevin Lyman for a deep dive into the history and legacy of the Warped Tour. Kevin reflects on building the iconic festival from the ground up, balancing its modern-day return with his role as a univers... more

Matt Richardson joins The Wasting Time Podcast and it's immediately clear this is going to be a good one. The UK comedian, presenter and all-round emo/pop punk obsessive sits down to talk career, craft and chaos. He discusses his stand-up shows as we... more

Some bands never get the recognition they deserve. Bottom Line were one of them.

We were always fans. We followed this band through the early 2000s, watching them build something real, and waited on a record made with legendary producer John Feldman... more

Hot on the heels of their latest album Eternal Youth, Kenny Vasoli joins the podcast for a brilliant conversation about life in The Starting Line in 2026.

Kenny takes us through the band's history coming up on Drive Thru Records, what it was like wo... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Richardson
Comedian on the UK circuit; TV presenter; radio host
UK entertainment/television
Episode: Matt Richardson (Comedian)
Rae Brazil
Lead vocalist of Artio, collaborator and songwriter
Artio
Episode: Rae Brazil (Artio)
Dylan Espeseth
Musician and songwriter, interviewed about his career and upcoming album
Episode: Dylan Espeseth
Jordan Pundik
Vocalist of New Found Glory
New Found Glory
Episode: Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)
Matt Caughthran
Singer for both Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx
Episode: Matt Caughthran (Mariachi El Bronx/The Bronx)
Saxl Rose
An internet sensation and talented saxophone player known for his collaborations in the pop punk and alternative music scenes.
Episode: Saxl Rose
Bill Stevenson
Drummer for The Descendents and prominent figure in the punk rock scene
The Descendents
Episode: Bill Stevenson (Descendents/All)
Travie McCoy
Lead singer of Gym Class Heroes
Gym Class Heroes
Episode: Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)
Adam Valen
Marketing director for Four Chord Music Festival.
Four Chord Music Festival
Episode: Four Chord Music Festival 2025

Hosts

Nick
Co-host of The Wasting Time Podcast
Chris
Host of The Wasting Time Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great guests

    great hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unhappyjune2013
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Pretty Damn Good

    A simple structure with a really nice flow - touches on both niche and mainstream punk so there's something for everyone and the chemistry between the presenters is great. Also downloaded a couple of the band recommendations after listening so it's great if you're looking for new music suggestions. All in all, a total winner - looking forward to the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouWaitWhat
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • Great stuff

    love it lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doughty182
    United Kingdom11 years ago

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High-quality music recommendations and thoughtful industry insights.
Guests are engaging and well-morganized, making each episode easy to follow.
Consistent energy and accessible storytelling; great for fans exploring new bands.
Chemistry between hosts stands out, with a good mix of niche and mainstream topics.

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Matt Richardson (Comedian)
Q: What's your take on Slam Dunk and festival lineups?
Matt discusses evaluating lineups holistically, preferring a day with varied acts he wants to see, and planning to attend South and possibly North depending on schedules.
Matt Richardson (Comedian)
Q: How did the TikTok fame come about?
He explains accidental TikTok success by sharing candid thoughts about his career and industry, leading to consistent content creation and a large increase in followers and show attendance.
Matt Richardson (Comedian)
Q: What led you into TV and radio alongside stand-up?
He describes being spotted for TV opportunities early on, hosting X Factor spin-off material, and then moving between radio hosting and various TV roles, always staying connected to music.
Matt Richardson (Comedian)
Q: Just a little bit about your comedy history. Started around the age of 18?
Matt shares that he did his first gig at 18 at university and rapidly progressed through open mic nights and new act competitions, eventually turning professional in his early 20s while balancing gigs across the country.
Benjamin James Howard (Bottom Line)
Q: How did the Feldman relationship first come to be?
Bottom Line sent demos to John Feldman multiple times, eventually flying to Los Angeles after a short email exchange and landing at Feldman's house with instruments; the session was immediate and business-focused, with Ben stepping into an engineer role and the band forming a working relationship early on.

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What is THE WASTING TIME PODCAST about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-based show focused on pop punk and alternative music that consistently features conversations with musicians, band members, festival organizers, and industry figures. Episodes cover new releases, band histories, touring anecdotes, crossover between genres, and the ecosystem around live music events. A notable throughline is a strong emphasis on community, scene evolution, and the global growth of pop punk, including quieter pockets of the scene outside traditional hubs. The format blends deep-dive interviews with personal stories, tour tales, and production insights, making it useful for fans and professionals interested in artist promotion, touring, and festival marketing. It stands out for its candid guest chats, festival perspective... more

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1. Matt Richardson
2. Rae Brazil
3. Dylan Espeseth
4. Jordan Pundik
5. Matt Caughthran
6. Saxl Rose
7. Bill Stevenson
8. Travie McCoy

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